Is this the microgrid moment?
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
California's planned power shutdowns have communities, cities and companies scrambling for solutions, and microgrids are at the top of the list.
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Planners call on government for stronger direction on climate action
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
An overwhelming majority of UK planners want the next government to give stronger direction and more resources to enable local planners to deliver net zero carbon emissions by 2050. A recent survey by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), revealed that even though 79% of respondents agreed that climate action should be a top priority for the profession, only 17% felt their nation’s planning system or policy framework was well equipped enough to deal with the current climate crisis.
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Local Opportunity Zone headlines tell a different story: They’re working
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Nov. 21 – It’s not surprising that politically well-connected bigshots would press for, and in some cases receive, special treatment for pet projects to qualify them for Opportunity Zone tax breaks. What’s more surprising is the growing number of examples in which capital chasing the Opportunity Zone tax incentives has been a lifeline for local The post Local Opportunity Zone headlines tell a different story: They’re working appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Hotel customers in Asia should complain if they see shark's fin on the menu: environmentalist Dr Jane Goodall
Eco-Business
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Dr Jane Goodall, one of the world's most famous environmentalists, has called on hotel customers in Asia to complain to the venue's management if they see shark's fin on the menu.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Bond In California? No, It’s A Tesla Cybertruck In The Wild (1st Video Clip)
CleanTechnica
NOVEMBER 30, 2019
Do you wonder how you might feel to catch this in your rearview mirror or camera as it smoothly and quickly bolts by? Am I dreaming about Bond, or is this a first spotting in the wild of the hyper-popular, hyper-controversial Cybertruck? Driving near Tesla's HQ in California, how could it be anything else.
7 urban air mobility companies to watch
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Think ride-hailing flying taxis, electric multicopters and passenger drones that can be summoned with an app.
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Barack Obama on climate, equity and overconsumption
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
The former president opens up about the urgency of the crisis and what he sees as the disconnect between our stated values and our actions.
'Wake-up call': Europe off track on all Sustainable Development Goals, report warns
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
UN-backed assessment urges incoming EU Commission to place the SDG agenda front and centre of its policies and investment strategies.
Vehicle-to-grid technology is revving up
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Utilities expand the grid without building power plants. Consumers get backup power and a virtually free electric car. Such are the promises of V2G tech, even if the infrastructure isn't quite here yet.
The vertical farming industry is growing deeper roots
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Automation, changing consumer appetites and the heightened focus on sustainable agriculture cultivate new interest in urban and indoor growers.
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
How indoor ag is growing a resilient food revolution
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
It's not just about growing more food and using fewer inputs. It's also about creating local, adaptive food systems that can withstand the effects of climate change.
To boost recycling, give consumers discounts, deals and social connections
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Over an average lifetime of 78.7 years, one American would send 67,000 pounds of waste to landfills. Incentives for recycling can bring that number down.
Here are the cities that are leading in electrifying transportation
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
From e-bikes to light rail, East Coast to West Coast, policies and plans are making municipalities more sustainable.
Is governance the unexplored secret behind Patagonia’s business success?
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
Contrary to what you might expect, the company doesn't offer employee stock options, in part so it can continue to push boundaries of corporate behavior.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.
How wildfires have and will continue to shape our future
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 23, 2019
California has long dominated the headlines about wildfires — but other regions are experiencing fires more often.
Why today's turkey is more affordable and sustainable than it was in the 1970s
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 28, 2019
Scientific developments and innovation has produced more turkey for a larger population using fewer of our natural resources.
Let's raise the bar on human rights
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
A persisting lack of transparency and public communication makes it difficult to hold companies accountable. Can we change that?
The aluminum can: America’s most successful recycling story that you’ve never heard
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
On America Recycles Day, it's time to recognize one special piece of packaging.
Mastering Supply Chain Sustainability: Where Does ESG Fit In?
Speaker: Hortense Grouvel
In this new webinar, you will learn firsthand how to set up a sustainable supply chain program that will help meet increasing ESG requirements stemming from regulators, customers, consumers, and investors alike. Hortense Grouvel, ESG expert at IntegrityNext, and Sean Whelan, Global Senior Manager at Halliburton, will look at how ensuring compliance will also help you increase sustainability performance, resilience, and innovation, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your supply chain op
Exploring the business case for carbon removal
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
New approaches, from CO2-sucking materials to regenerative agriculture, were in the spotlight at VERGE 19.
How to embrace circular business models to progress towards the SDGs
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
And eight concrete steps that any business can take in pursuit of SDG12.
Japanese pension fund pushes asset managers to get tougher on sustainability
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Impactalpha, Nov. 25 – A shift of up to $50 billion by the world’s largest pension fund has sent a message to the world’s biggest asset managers. We’re serious. Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund, at $1.6 trillion the world’s largest “supertanker” of institutional capital, is stewarding its assets for the long term. It wants the asset The post Japanese pension fund pushes asset managers to get tougher on sustainability appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
With presidential bid, Deval Patrick puts impact investing on the ballot
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Nov. 14 – When Deval Patrick left office in 2015, he raised eyebrows by joining Bain Capital, the private-equity firm co-founded by another former Massachusetts governor, Mitt Romney. Rather than pursue distressed companies to “buy, strip and flip” with leveraged buyouts, however, Patrick was looking for plays in companies expanding economic opportunity, healthy living and The post With presidential bid, Deval Patrick puts impact investing on the ballot appeared first on ImpactAlpha
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission
Sir Ronald Cohen: ‘We are overthrowing the dictatorship of profit’ (podcast)
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Nov. 19, 2119 –– The global gathering of impact investors that pulled out of Santiago, Chile, because of street protests and curfews regrouped in Buenos Aires to take stock of what impact investing has to offer in the face of popular uprisings around the world. The protests added “a poignant urgency” to the first The post Sir Ronald Cohen: ‘We are overthrowing the dictatorship of profit’ (podcast) appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Investigation reveals almost 130,000 tonnes of carpet incinerated annually
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Carpet waste is a huge issue in UK, as an area the size of Birmingham is thrown away every year. Carpet Recycling UK, a trade association set up to encourage carpet recycling, oversees 73% of diverted carpet waste being sent to incineration at an approximate climate cost of £16.5 million a year to society. Less than 2% of carpet waste is actually recycled. 90% of British people have carpet in their homes and almost two-thirds want action by the UK government to address this waste stream, accordi
Waste heat reuse and CO2-neutral energy supply concept among winners of German energy efficiency awards
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
Investments in climate protection and energy efficiency are worthwhile, even from an economic point of view – a verdict that appears amply demonstrated by the winners of the four categories of this year’s Energy Efficiency Award, an annual prize presented by the German Energy Agency ( Deutsche Energie-Agentur , or dena ) to companies that pursue innovative and highly successful ways of reducing energy consumption and harmful emissions.
Putting the activist in impact investor
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Nov. 19 – It’s time for impact investors to speak more like activists. The Global Steering Group on Impact Investment’s abrupt relocation of its global summit from protest weary Santiago to Buenos Aires highlighted a broader disconnect between impact investing and the mounting conflicts between citizens and the governments and corporations that have power The post Putting the activist in impact investor appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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Temperatures are rising (and not just metaphorically) as key stakeholders anxiously anticipate the outcomes of COP28. While companies reconsider their 2024 environmental sustainability strategies, there is another aspect of ESG that deserves exploring, the social sector. In the latest edition of "Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Sagittarius Edition", 3BL hones in on this sign’s bold quality of asking questions others are burning to know the answers to.
Leveraged buyout funds help businesses convert to worker-ownership
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Nov. 13 – The widening wealth gap has sparked interest in worker ownership models that can build individual and community wealth. Across the U.S., about 6,000 companies have Employee Stock Ownership Plans, or ESOPs, and another 450 are worker co-ops. But the complexity involved and a lack of capital means those numbers have barely The post Leveraged buyout funds help businesses convert to worker-ownership appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Agent of Impact: The Vatican’s Cardinal Peter Turkson
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 8, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Nov. 8 – As a cardinal in Ghana, Peter Turkson came to see social enterprise and impact investing as a way of sustaining the ministry of the church. “Economics and finance need to be brought back within the boundaries of their real vocation and function, including their social function, in consideration of their obvious The post Agent of Impact: The Vatican’s Cardinal Peter Turkson appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Candide Group raises $40 million fund for community lenders advancing racial justice
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Nov. 5 – A lack of capital has made it harder for entrepreneurs in underserved communities to build wealth. The few funders working in these communities, such as community development finance institutions and nonprofit lenders, are often undercapitalized as well. A new $40 million fund from the Candide Group aims to boost the financial capacity The post Candide Group raises $40 million fund for community lenders advancing racial justice appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Climate finance gains momentum at international development banks
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Nov. 20 – The world’s largest multilateral bank will no longer fund fossil fuel projects post-2022. The European Investment Bank is on a new strategy to unlock $1.1 trillion for climate finance and sustainable investment over the next decade. “We will stop financing fossil fuels, and we will launch the most ambitious climate investment strategy The post Climate finance gains momentum at international development banks appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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In our latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Scorpio Edition, 3BL embraces the perspective of one of the zodiac's most misunderstood signs: Scorpio. While this sign often has a darker view of the world, they do not shy away from shining a light on controversial topics. This month we take a deep dive into corporate pullback of DEI and how companies can utilize astrological advice to reinvent its social impact communication.
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